2007 Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Les Grandes Vignes du Roy

In the mid-1990s, Philippe du Roy of Châteauneuf's famed Domaine de Villeneuve joined forces with consultant Philippe Cambie, seeking to produce 'authentic' (rather than flashy, souped-up and overblown) southern Rhône wines that owed their character to natural processes. Minimal intervention is the mantra here. Their blend of perfumed white Rhône grapes is ample and silky-textured, with aromas of pears, citrus and pineapple. Perfect with chicken caesar salad.